Freeville in Tompkins County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
“Daddy”
William R. George
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, April 11, 2024
1. “Daddy” Marker
William R. George
Founder of George Junior Republic
He loved, guided and counseled youth; enriched America’s citizenship; and made permanent impress upon the education of young people in all parts of the world through experiments conducted here. . . .
Erected by Ex Citizens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 42° 30.292′ N, 76° 20.107′ W. Marker is in Freeville, New York, in Tompkins County. Marker is at the intersection of Freeville Road and Necarsulmner Drive, on the left when traveling north on Freeville Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 380 Freeville Rd, Freeville NY 13068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Edward Griswold (1758-1843) (approx. 2.1 miles away); Dryden War Memorial (approx. 2.1 miles away); Historic District (approx. 2.2 miles away); Town of Dryden (approx. 2.7 miles away); 1st Baptist Church (approx. 2.9 miles away); Underground Railroad (approx. 3.1 miles away); a different marker also named Underground Railroad (approx. 3.4 miles away); Indian Village (approx. 3˝ miles away).
Also see . . .
this page online
1. George Junior Republic (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 20, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. The William George Agency. (Submitted on April 20, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, April 11, 2024
2. “Daddy” Marker
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, April 11, 2024
3. “Daddy” Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
